In today’s episode, we sit down with Joaquín Simó of New York’s Pouring Ribbons for a special Cognac tasting, all with the aim of exploring how bartenders select ingredients for specific cocktails and why. The cocktail in question is the Sidecar, and Joaquín shares a wealth of knowledge on how to make your version live up to the drink's rich heritage. Listen on (or read below) to discover Joaquín’s Sidecar recipe — and don’t forget to subscribe!
Joaquín Simó’s Sidecar Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 ounces Cognac, preferably Pierre Ferrand 1840
- ¾ ounce Pierre Ferrand Dry Curaçao
- ¾ ounce fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon rich demerara sugar syrup (2:1)
- Garnish: lemon twist
Directions
1. Add all ingredients to a shaker and fill with ice.
2. Shake until chilled.
3. Strain using a Hawthorne strainer into a chilled coupe glass.
4. Garnish with a lemon twist and serve.
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